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A trophy is made up of copper and nickel. The ratio of their weights is 6:11. If the amount of copper in the trophy is 48 pounds, how much does the trophy weigh

A trophy is made up of copper and nickel. The ratio of their weights is 6:11. If the amount of copper in the trophy is 48 pounds, how much does the trophy weigh
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A trophy is made up of copper and nickel. The ratio of their weights is 6:11. If the amount of copper in the trophy is 48 pounds, how much does the trophy weigh

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6/11 = 48/X. First divide 48 by 6 (= 8) then multiply 11 by 8 (= 88). X=88 :) hope this helps
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